Youth Domestic Violence Survey

5. What are some ways that we can help teens become more comfortable andknowledgeable about reporting dating/family violence?• Talking about situation 147• Gain their trust 66• Don’t know 32• Provide more information where teens are 29• Go to schools 27• Talk to school counselor 17• Support groups once a month 14• Have public meeting 8: Specific MAG focus group 2• Show them violence is wrong 2• Help them to understand what happens after a report 2• Offer a reward/cash 2• Involve teens in a club and activities 2• Set up an email address to address problems privately• Provide an opportunity to tell• Nothing will help• Hotlines• For people to make it a bigger deal• Listen, don’t judge, let them know they are worth something and theyare not alone6. Would you participate in a competition to create a public service announcement toraise awareness about teens, domestic violence and healthy relationships?66% Yes 33% No7. What is the best way to raise awareness about dating/family violence with teens?• Talking about it 112• Commercials/TV 70• Program in high school/school assembly/conferences 56• Don’t know 40• Billboards/Posters 32• Youth activities 31• More information where teens go like sporting events 26• Support groups 20• Internet like My Space 19• Radio 12• Personal testimony 3• Friends• Church• Research